Deficiency Records for Alta View Post Acute

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Alta View Post Acute. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2024-01-17 2024-01-21 Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2023-10-22 2024-01-21 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-10-22 2024-01-21 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-08 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-11-17 2023-12-21 Y
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 N
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-10-22 2023-12-21 Y
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2023-10-23 2023-11-13 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-10-23 2023-11-13 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2023-10-23 2023-11-13 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-10-23 2023-11-13 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-10-23 2023-11-13 N
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Fire Safety 2023-10-23 2023-11-13 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-10-23 2023-11-13 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-08-30 2023-09-18 Y
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2023-07-26 2023-08-18 Y
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2023-06-30 2023-07-24 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-06-30 2023-07-24 Y
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Health 2023-06-30 2023-07-24 Y
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Health 2023-06-28 2023-07-24 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-06-15 2023-07-07 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-06-02 2023-06-27 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-26 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-26 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-26 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-26 N
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-26 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-26 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-26 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-26 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-26 N
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2023-04-26 2023-05-26 N
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. Fire Safety 2023-04-26 2023-05-26 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-04-26 2023-05-26 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2023-04-26 2023-05-26 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2023-04-26 2023-05-26 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-04-26 2023-05-26 N
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. Fire Safety 2023-04-26 2023-05-26 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-25 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-25 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-21 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-21 N
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-21 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-04-25 2023-05-19 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-04-25 2023-05-19 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-03-29 2023-04-14 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-03-09 2023-04-10 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-03-13 2023-03-31 Y
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-01-09 2023-01-30 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-01-05 2023-01-20 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-01-05 2023-01-20 Y
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. Fire Safety 2022-10-26 2022-11-22 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2022-10-26 2022-11-22 N
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. Fire Safety 2022-10-26 2022-11-22 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2022-10-26 2022-11-22 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-10-26 2022-11-22 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2022-10-26 2022-11-22 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-10-26 2022-11-22 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-13 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2022-06-10 2022-08-10 Y
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2022-07-11 2022-07-28 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-05-13 2022-05-24 Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2022-05-13 2022-05-24 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-04-18 2022-05-02 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-04-12 2022-04-22 Y
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2022-03-07 2022-03-18 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-02-17 2022-03-15 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-02-25 2022-03-15 Y
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2022-02-25 2022-03-15 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2022-02-25 2022-03-15 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-03 2022-03-14 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-02-09 2022-02-23 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-01-06 2022-02-23 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-01-06 2022-01-20 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2022-01-06 2022-01-20 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-12-20 2021-12-30 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-12-20 2021-12-30 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-12-20 2021-12-30 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-12-06 2021-12-16 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-09 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-11-18 2021-12-02 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-11-18 2021-12-02 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-11-18 2021-12-02 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-11-09 2021-12-02 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-11-09 2021-12-02 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-11-09 2021-12-02 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-11-09 2021-12-02 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-10-28 2021-11-19 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2021-10-28 2021-11-19 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-10-28 2021-11-19 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2021-10-26 2021-11-10 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2021-09-25 2021-10-12 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-09-10 2021-10-05 N
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. Health 2021-09-13 2021-09-27 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-09-02 2021-09-14 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-08-23 2021-09-13 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-08-06 2021-08-16 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-07-29 2021-08-12 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-07-29 2021-08-12 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-07-29 2021-08-12 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-07-29 2021-08-12 Y
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2021-07-29 2021-08-12 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-07-29 2021-08-12 Y
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2021-07-29 2021-08-12 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-05-17 2021-08-03 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-05-17 2021-07-21 Y
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Health 2021-06-29 2021-07-13 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Y
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Health 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Y
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-24 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-24 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-24 Y
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2021-05-07 2021-05-17 Y
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Health 2021-05-07 2021-05-17 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-05-07 2021-05-17 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-04-09 2021-05-12 Y
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. Health 2021-04-09 2021-05-12 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-04-09 2021-05-12 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2021-03-05 2021-04-14 N
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2021-03-05 2021-04-14 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-03-05 2021-04-14 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2021-03-05 2021-04-14 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2021-03-05 2021-04-14 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-03-02 2021-03-16 Y